Germán Arciniegas
Germán Arciniegas | |
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Germán Arciniegas (1930s) | |
| Ambassador of Colombia for the Holy See in the Vatican | |
| In office 1976–1979 | |
| Preceded by | José Joaquín Gori |
| Succeeded by | Raimundo Emiliani Román |
| Secretary of Education of Colombia | |
| In office 9 September 1945 – 7 August 1946 | |
| Preceded by | Antonio Rocha Alvira |
| Succeeded by | Mario Carvajal Borrero |
| In office 13 January 1942 – 7 August 1942 | |
| Preceded by | Juan Lozano y Lozano |
| Succeeded by | Jorge Zalamea Borda |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 6, 1900 Bogotá, Colombia |
| Died | November 29, 1999 (aged 98) Bogotá, Colombia |
| Resting place | Central Cemetery of Bogotá |
| Political party | Colombian Liberal Party |
| Spouse | Gabriela Vieira |
| Relatives | Joaquín Arciniegas Tavera Ricardo Armando Novoa Arciniegas |
| Alma mater | National University of Colombia |
| Occupation | Writer, politician, ambassador and professor |
Germán Arciniegas Angueyra (December 6, 1900 - November 29, 1999) was a Colombian historian, writer and journalist who was known for his advocacy of educational and cultural issues, as well as his outspoken opposition to dictatorship. He also served as a college professor and held positions in the government, including Minister of Education and several ambassadorships.